Toshikoshi Soba
Eating a bowl of buckwheat noodles before midnight on New Year’s Eve is an old Japanese tradition that is supposed to bring long life and prosperity in the year ahead. Look for soba noodles in the Asian section of your…
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Taste Test: Seasoning
One of the most important skills you can develop as a cook is learning to taste food. That means that you taste a dish before you serve it, to figure out if it needs anything — even if you’ve already…
Chicken Your Way
This is a nice, easy chicken recipe that’s very versatile. Depending on your mood or the flavors of your meal, you can season the chicken any way you like by adding different ingredients to the dressing. We suggest a few…
Beet Tsatsiki
We got this recipe for Beet Tsatsiki (za-DZEE-kee), a gorgeously pink, tangy dip, from friend and chef Ana Sortun. And it’s so good we think we could convince beet-haters like former President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to become…
Shredded Poached Chicken
Shredded chicken is cooked chicken that is pulled apart into small, uneven strips. It can be used in all sorts of dishes like chicken soup, green salads, fajitas (fa-HEE-tahs), omelets, and scrambled eggs. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult…
Sesame Crusted Tofu
Very plain tasting to start with, tofu take on yumptious flavors while cooking. This recipe comes out crunchy and nutty on the outside, soft and creamy inside. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Clean dish towel or paper…
Salmon Caesar Salad
Everybody seems to love this crunchy, garlicky, cheesy salad. You can make it without the salmon, of course, for a great side dish — but the salmon really turns it into a one-dish meal. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife…
Zucchini Pancakes
If you have fresh herbs handy — cilantro, basil, or mint — stir some into the batter. They add a wonderful flavor to the finished dish. kitchen gear Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Box grater Colander Large bowl Measuring…
Basic Baked Sweet Potatoes
Poke, bake, mash, eat. This recipe really couldn’t be easier! kitchen gear Baking pan Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring spoons Fork Ingredients 4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean 4 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt Instructions Turn the oven…
Toasted Barley and Black Bean Salad
Here’s another salad that you can make the way you like it: with the vegetables we’ve suggested, or your own favorites. We’ve toasted the barley to give it some nuttiness but if you don’t have the time or desire, simply…